N00024-20-R-2425 Amendment 0002.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this solcitation amendment is to address questions presented and to update section L.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

S 1 17

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 19-Nov-2019

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X N0002420R2425

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

04-Nov-2019

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 2 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

19-Nov-2019

CODE

NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND (HQ)

1333 ISAAC HULL AVE SE

WASHINGTON NAVY YARD DC 20376-2020

N00024 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

N0002420R2425

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

SUMMARY OF CHANGES*

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

.The following items are applicable to this modification:

The following are the Questions and Responses to all Bidders Questions received as of 14 November 2019.

Changes to Sections B and L of the solicitation follow the Questions and Responses.

Q1: The answer to Q1 can be found in Amendment 1 of this solicitation .

Q2: The Federal Supply Code Manufacturer’s (FSCM) number has been replaced with the Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) system. Please confirm the CAGE and DUNS codes fulfills this requirement and the FSCM are not required. (L.3.5.2.10.2) R2: The CAGE and DUNS codes fulfills this requirement and the FSCM is not required. (See revision to Paragraph L.3.5.2.10.2.d.).

Q3: Can the Government clarify if the original cover letter should be in Volume I or Volume II? / Can the Government confirm that it is okay to include all of the required information in the Offeror’s Statement in the Cover Letter only? (L.3.4.7 / L.3.5.2.4) R3: Provide a copy of the Cover Letter in Volume I. The statement in L.3.4.7 of “Volume II only” was only applicable to the Non-Employee Proposal Preparation Certification. (Section 3.4.7 has been revised).

Q4: Due to the 40-page limit for Volume I, can the Government confirm that it is okay to place the eSRS’s into an Appendix B that does not count towards the page restrictions? (L.3.5.2.10.8) R4: Yes, the screenshots /copies of the latest or final submission can be placed into an Appendix B

Q5: For SeaPort enhanced Task Orders for which eSRS reporting is not required are screenshots from the SeaPort portal SB reporting system desired/required? (L.3.5.2.10.8) R5: No, SeaPort enhanced task Orders are not required where eSRS reporting is not required.

Q6: Can the Government confirm that it is okay to include all of the required information in the Offeror’s Statement in the Cover Letter only? (L.3.5.3.2.4) R6: The Offeror shall include a signed statement, on the Offeror’s letterhead, stating that the accompanying Solicitation Package, including attachments, appedecies, and amendments. Therefore all information should be contained within the package and not in the cover letter.

Q7: Does the Government intend for this date to be the date the Solicitation was Issued, the Due Date or some other date? (L.3.2.4) R7: The Government intends for the date to be the same as that of the Initial proposal, which typically coincides with the proposal due date. You may use the date you prepared that section of the proposal. The purpose of the date is if discussions are held and an updated proposal is submitted we can easily distinguish between the original and updated pages, which would have a new date.

Q8: Does the Government intend that every paragraph on a new topic (ie when the “enter” key is used) has a number? (L.3.2.4) R8: Yes

Q9: Will the Government consider allowing “conventional number” techniques be used where a paragraph number coincides to paragraphs in J-1? (L.3.2.4) R9: The offeror should be able to number each paragraph while generally following the paragraph numbers in J-1, if that is what they choose to do. For example, if you have three paragraphs responding to paragraph 1a of J-1 they could be 1a.1, 1a.2, and 1a.3.

Q10: What does the Government envision being included in the Index pages? (L.3.2.5) R10: Indexes are used to quickly locate data without having to search through the document to find the data. As stated under the response to question 14 in Amendment 0001 of the previous RFP that was provided for reference for this solicitation, the offeror could include a cross reference table as an index.

Q11: How is the government determining similar complexity/magnitude given that the only guidance provided is the $249M contract ceiling? (L.3.5.2.10.1) R11: The previous solicitation (N00024-19-R-2421) had a maximum order value of $7m. That has been removed from this solicitation. For the purpose of evaluating past performance of similar complexity/magnitude of performing the work outlined in Attachment J-1, the government would be expecting past performance efforts in the $3m - $7m range. However, greater emphasis will be on the complexity of the work performed and how it pertains to the SOW (J-1) Furthermore, the Government is looking for offerors who are experts in each of these tasking areas. The program office is placing the orders under the IDIQ to quickly perform very complicated tasks that can only be accomplished by experts in these tasking areas.

Q12: Please clarify what the Government is requiring and how these 3 are distinguished from the 10 PPQ submitted in Appendix A (L 3.5.2.10.6)?

R12: As stated in L.3.5.2.10.1, the offeror can include their past performance on up to 10 contracts/subcontracts to demonstrate their ability to perform the effort required by the solicitation.

Paragraph L.3.5.2.10.4 requires you to get PPQs for only 3 of these 10 referenced contracts/ subcontracts.

Paragraph L.3.5.2.10.6 requires the offeror to include a copy of the PPQs sent out in Appendix A.

Q13: The section above shows Chapters should be referenced using roman numbers. Other references show Chapters are referenced as regular numbers. Which Chapter reference should be used? (L.3.5) R13: Use Roman numerals for Factors and regular numbers for chapters. (Paragraph L.3.5.1 has been revised)

Q14: Would the Government please confirm that Section B – Supplies or Services and Prices on pages 2 – 5 does not need to be completed? (L.3.4.7) R14: Confirmed. The referenced section and pages, Section B pages 2-5 are not fill in sections.

Q15: Is there supposed to be an instruction for section L.3.5.2.5?

R15: No

Q16: Can the Government confirm they want every paragraph in the proposal numbered? If so, can the Government specify the format (Roman Numerals; 1, 2, 3; etc.)? (L.3.2.4) R16: Yes, we want every paragraph numbered. The offeror may use any method they wish. Having the paragraphs numbered allows us to quickly address specific paragraphs in performing our evaluation and, if discussions were to be held, would allow us to easily identify areas in the offeror’s proposal where we need greater clarification.

Q17: Can the Government confirm if the zero (0) spacing applies to Headings and Table Headings as well or just body text? (L.3.2.4) R17: No. the solicitation does not designate the spacing the offeror must use after headings and table headings. The offeror is allowed to space based on their preference.

Q18: It is customary that the time within which Offerors may prepare an Offer is thirty (30) days from the date the Solicitation. In this case, the due date is a mere eighteen (18) days including a Federal Holiday after issuance of the Solicitation. Would the Government consider extending the submittal date for Offers by 10 days, amending the due date for submission of Offers until December 02, 2019?

R18: Yes, it is customary for the government to give Offerors thirty days from solicitation to prepare an offer, however, the Government is not requesting pricing information, thus the 18 days is deemed as a sufficient time frame to make an offer. Additionally, the Government has an urgent task that will probably be competed under these MAC/IDIQs in late December2019 or January 2020. Only offerors with MAC/IDIQ’s awarded by that time would be able to bid on this effort.

Q19: The Government’s current Continuing Resolution (CR) ends midnight Thursday, 21 November 2019. If the CR is not extended, what is the guidance concerning delivery?

R19: In the event that the CR is not extended, bidders shall deliver their proposals to Brian Blasser. E-mail: Brian.w.blasser1@navy.mil Phone: 202-781-4886

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

SECTION L

Section L - Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders

L.1 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting With Entities That Require Certain Internal

Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representations

JAN 2017

52.204-7 System For Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial And Government Entity Code Reporting JUL 2016 52.204-17 Ownership Or Control Of Offeror JUL 2016 52.024-20 Predecessor of Offeror JUL 2016 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition JAN 2017 52.215-22 Limitation on Pass-Through Charges—Identification of Subcontract Effort OCT 2009 52.216-28 Multiple Awards For Advisory And Assistance Services OCT 1995 52.222-24 Preaward On-Site Equal Opportunity Compliance Evaluation FEB 1999 52.232-38 Submission Of Electronic Funds Transfer Information With Offer JUL 2013 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials NOV 2011 252.209-7008 Notice of Prohibition Relating To Organizational Conflict of Interest— Major

Defense Acquisition Program

DEC 2010

252-215-7008 Only One Offer OCT 2013 252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors JAN 2018 252.225-7003 Report of Intended Performance Outside the United States and Canada--

Submission with Offer

OCT 2015

L.2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED IN FULL TEXT:

L.2.1 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price and Cost Plus Fixed Fee type contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of provision)

L.2.2 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from Mr. Kerry Knapp, Contracting Officer, Naval Sea Systems Command, 1333 Isaac Hull Ave, SE, Washington Navy Yard, DC 20376-2020. Email: Kerry.Knapp@navy.mil.

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

(End of provision)

L.2.3 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The Offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the Offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the Offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ or

FAR: https://www.acquisition.gov/browsefar DFARS: https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/ NMCARS: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/rda/Pages/NMCARS.aspx

(End of provision)

L.2.4 252.204-7008 COMPLIANCE WITH SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION

CONTROLS (OCT 2016)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--

Controlled technical information, covered contractor information system, covered defense information, cyber incident, information system, and technical information are defined in clause 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting.

(b) The security requirements required by contract clause 252.204-7012 shall be implemented for all covered defense information on all covered contractor information systems that support the performance of this contract.

(c) For covered contractor information systems that are not part of an information technology service or system operated on behalf of the Government (see 252.204-7012(b)(2))--

(1) By submission of this offer, the Offeror represents that it will implement the security requirements specified by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171, ``Protecting Controlled

Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Information Systems and Organizations'' (see http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.800-171) that are in effect at the time the solicitation is issued or as authorized by the contracting officer not later than December 31, 2017.

(2)(i) If the Offeror proposes to vary from any of the security requirements specified by NIST SP 800-171 that are in effect at the time the solicitation is issued or as authorized by the Contracting Officer, the Offeror shall submit to the Contracting Officer, for consideration by the DoD Chief Information Officer (CIO), a written explanation of—

(A) Why a particular security requirement is not applicable; or

(B) How an alternative but equally effective, security measure is used to compensate for the inability to satisfy a particular requirement and achieve equivalent protection.

(ii) An authorized representative of the DoD CIO will adjudicate offeror requests to vary from NIST SP 800-171 requirements in writing prior to contract award. Any accepted variance from NIST SP 800-171 shall be incorporated into the resulting contract.

(End of provision)

L.2.5 NOTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT(S) OF INTEREST (NAVSEA) (JUN 1994)

(a) Offerors are reminded that certain existing contractual arrangements may preclude, restrict or limit participation, in whole or in part, as either a subcontractor or as a prime contractor under this competitive procurement. Of primary concern are those contractual arrangements in which the Offeror provides support to DoD Contractors listed in Attachment J-2 of this solicitation, or related laboratories (if applicable), in support of operation of the office or any of its programs. General guidance may be found in FAR 9.505; however, this guidance is not all inclusive. The Offeror's attention is directed to the "Organizational Conflict of Interest" (or similar) requirement which may be contained in current or completed contract(s) which prohibits the prime or subcontractor from providing certain supplies or services to the Government as described above during the period of the current "support" contract(s) or for a period after completion of the "support" contract(s). Notwithstanding the existence or non-existence of an Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) clause or similar requirement in current or completed contract(s), the offeror shall comply with FAR 9.5 and identify whether an OCI exists and not rely solely on the presence of an OCI requirement.

(b) If a potential conflict of interest exists at any tier, each potential prime offeror is requested to notify the Contracting Officer within 14 days of the date of this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide: (1) the contract number and name and phone number of the Contracting Officer for the contract which gives rise to a potential organizational conflict of interest; (2) a copy of the requirement; (3) the statement of work (or technical instruction) from the existing contract; (4) a brief description of the type of work to be performed by each subcontractor under the competitive procurement; and (5) any additional information the Contracting Officer should consider in making a determination of whether a conflict of interest exists. The Government may independently verify the information received from the offeror. Notwithstanding the above, the Government reserves the right to determine whether a conflict of interest exists based on any information received from any source.

(c) The Government will notify an offeror of any conflict of interest within 14 days of receipt of all required information. Those offerors deemed to have a conflict of interest may be ineligible for award. Failure to provide the information in a timely manner does not waive the Government's rights to make a conflict of interest determination. The offeror is notified that if it expends time and money on proposal preparation, such expenditure is at its own risk that the Government will not determine that an organizational conflict of interest exists.

(d) Any potential prime contractor which proposes a subcontractor later determined to have a conflict of interest and deemed ineligible to participate in the current competition, may not be granted the opportunity to revise its proposal to remove the ineligible subcontractor. The Government reserves the right to determine which offerors remain in the competitive range through the normal source selection process.

(e) If the offeror determines that a potential organizational conflict of interest does not exist at any tier, the offeror shall include a statement to that effect in its response to this solicitation.

(End of Provision)

L.2.6 NOTIFICATION OF USE OF NAVY SUPPORT CONTRACTORS FOR OFFICIAL CONTRACT FILES

(NAVSEA) (APR 2004)

(a) NAVSEA may use a file room management support contractor, hereinafter referred to as "the support contractor", to manage its file room, in which all official contract files, including the official file supporting this procurement, are retained. These official files may contain information that is considered a trade secret, proprietary, business sensitive or otherwise protected pursuant to law or regulation, hereinafter referred to as “protected information”. File room management services consist of any of the following: secretarial or clerical support; data entry; document reproduction, scanning, imaging, or destruction; operation, management, or maintenance of paper-based or electronic mail rooms, file rooms, or libraries; and supervision in connection with functions listed herein.

(b) The cognizant Contracting Officer will ensure that any NAVSEA contract under which these file room management services are acquired will contain a requirement that (1) The support contractor not disclose any information; (2) Individual employees are to be instructed by the support contractor regarding the sensitivity of the official contract files;

(3) The support contractor performing these services be barred from providing any other supplies and/or services, or competing to do so, to NAVSEA for the period of performance of its contract and for an additional three years thereafter unless otherwise provided by law or regulation; and, (4) In addition to any other rights the offeror may have, it is a third party beneficiary who has the right of direct action against the support contractor, or any person to whom the support contractor has released or disclosed Protected Information, for the unauthorized duplication, release, or disclosure of such Protected Information.

(c) Submission of a proposal will be considered as consent to NAVSEA's permitting access to any information, irrespective of restrictive markings or the nature of the information submitted, by its file room management support contractor for the limited purpose of executing its file room support contract responsibilities.

(d) NAVSEA may, without further notice, enter into contracts with other contractors for these services. Offerors are free to enter into separate non-disclosure agreements with the file room contractor. (Please contact Director, E Business Division for contractor specifics.) However, any such agreement will not be considered a prerequisite before information submitted is stored in the file room or otherwise encumber the government.

(End of Provision)

L.2.7 SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (NAVSEA) (JUN 1999)

Offeror shall submit as part of its proposal a written proposed subcontracting plan in accordance with the clause entitled "SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN" (FAR 52.219-9). The plan shall include the Congressionally mandated five percent (5%) goal for small disadvantaged business concerns or a detailed explanation as to why the goal cannot be included in the plan.

(End of Provision)

L.3 ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

L.3.1. GENERAL

L.3.1.1 This requirement is for system level cost analysis with total ownership cost modeling to support Navy-wide major systems procurements.

L.3.1.2 The Government intends to award based on initial offers and without holding discussions, but reserves the right to hold discussions at the Government’s discretion. Therefore, the Offeror’s initial proposal shall contain that Offeror’s best terms from a technical standpoint. Multiple proposals are not acceptable. Awards will be made to the responsible Offeror(s) whose proposal(s) are found to be technically acceptable by the Government following evaluation in accordance with the factors specified in the solicitation. The Offeror shall submit all information required by this solicitation. Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of this solicitation may result in the Offeror being removed from consideration for award. The Offeror’s proposal shall be based on the requirements contained in the solicitation (including those documents, exhibits, and other attachments to the solicitation identified in Section J). Offerors are required to submit a proposal encompassing all items listed in Section B herein. The Government may reject any or all proposals if such action is in the Government’s best interest.

L.3.1.3 The Government intends to make an award to each and all qualifying offeror(s) determined to be a responsible source, submits a technically acceptable proposal that conforms to the requirements of the solicitation, and the contracting officer has no reason to believe would be likely to offer other than fair and reasonable pricing.

L.3.1.4 If the Government makes multiple awards, awardees will be provided a fair opportunity to compete for individual delivery orders, in accordance with FAR 16.505(b)(1), using either a Best Value source selection approach, pursuant to FAR 15.101-1, or Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable source selection approach, pursuant to FAR 15.101-2. Each delivery order will identify which source selection approach will be utilized. All awardees will be notified via email of a new delivery order opportunity, unless one of the one of the exceptions to FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i) applies. If one of the exceptions applies under FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i), then all other awardees will be notified in accordance with instructions contained in FAR 16.505(b)(2)(ii).

L.3.1.5 The solicitation, solicitation-related information, and amendments will be made available through the internet at:

https://www.fedbizopps.gov

L.3.1.5.1 The solicitation and related information will be listed under the solicitation number and can be downloaded directly to a workstation.

L.3.1.5.2 Offerors are hereby notified that from time to time, the Government may post additional information to the website relating to this solicitation (e.g. responses to questions, amendments, etc.). It is the Offeror’s responsibility to check the website for any such information.

L.3.1.6 No classified material shall be submitted in response to this solicitation under any circumstance.

L.3.1.7 Pre-Award Survey

The Government reserves the right to conduct a Pre-Award Survey or to require other evidence of technical, production, managerial, financial, and similar abilities to perform the required work prior to the award of a contract.

L.3.1.8 Submission of Bidder’s Questions

Offerors may electronically submit questions requesting clarification of solicitation requirements by sending completed Bidder’s Question Submittal Form, Addendum L-1, via email to Mr. Edgar Sheppard Jr., at edgar.sheppard@navy.mil . All questions should be submitted within 7 days after release of the solicitation to allow the Government adequate time to issue responses to all Offerors prior to the date and time set for receipt of proposals. Questions submitted via e-mail must use the subject line: NAVY SYSTEM LEVEL CATOC BIDDER’S QUESTIONS. The Government will continue to accept questions up to the closing date and time of the solicitation;

however, time may not permit responses to be issued prior to proposal receipt. It is the Government’s intention that questions and responses will be posted as amendments to the solicitation at the Federal Business Opportunities Online at https://www.fedbizopps.gov. Although every effort will be made, the Government makes no guarantee that all questions will be answered.

L.3.1.9 This acquisition will be accomplished in accordance in accordance with FAR Part 15. All Offerors are required to submit proposals at the close of this solicitation in order to be considered.

L.3.1.10 Offerors are advised that Offerors without DCAA approved accounting systems may be eligible for award.

However, if an Offeror does not have a DCAA approved accounting systems, and receives an award, then that Offeror/Awardee will not be eligible for awards of cost-type task orders competed under ITEMs 0002 and 0003 until such time that their accounting system is approved by DCAA.

L.3.2. SOLICITATION RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS

L.3.2.1 The solicitation response shall be contained in two separate volumes as follows:

Volume I Technical Proposal Volume II Solicitation Package

For each volume, the number of copies and page limitations are shown below:

VOLUME TITLE PAGE LIMIT PAPER COPIES

(COPY)

ELECTRONIC

ORIGINAL/COPIES

(CD_ROM)

I Technical Proposal 40 1 1/5 (with appendices)

Appendix A (Volume I)

Past Performance Questionnaires

NTE 10

Questionnaires*

II Solicitation Package Unlimited 1 1/2

* Offeror must submit a copy of the Questionnaires it sent out for evaluation. This allows the Government to see how many Past Performance Questionnaires Offerors sent out for evaluation, and how many the Government should expect to receive. The Government will include completed and timely submitted Questionnaires into Appendix A for evaluation.

L.3.2.2 The Technical and Solicitation Package Volumes may be submitted together in the same package, but shall be clearly identified in separate binders. Each volume shall be bound separately and shall not exceed the page limitation cited above. Price information is not being requested in response to this solicitation and therefore no price information shall be submitted in either Volume. Each hard copy volume of the proposal shall be bound in three ring binders to permit removal of sections with each major section tabbed. Each electronic volume shall be saved to a separate CD. One electronic Technical Proposal and one Solicitation Package Volume shall be marked as original and all other electronic volumes shall be marked as a copy. Legibility, clarity, and compliance with the requirements of the solicitation are essential. Failure to provide the requested information may adversely affect the Government’s evaluation of the Offeror. The page count shall include all material with printed matter unless otherwise noted herein.

L.3.2.3 Should any Volume be divided into more than a single binder, the cover shall identify the binder number in addition to the Volume number, e.g., “Volume I – Technical Proposal, Binder One of Two”. The spine of each binder shall contain the solicitation number, Volume number and name, binder number, and copy number, e.g., “Copy 1 of 5.”

L.3.2.4 Proposals shall be prepared on standard 8-1/2” by 11” paper, single-spaced. The Offeror’s company name and solicitation number shall appear at the top of each page. A date shall be placed on each page of the proposal corresponding to the date of the initial proposal. Any pages that may be revised as a result of discussions shall contain revision numbers and dates. Every paragraph, figure, and table shall be numbered. The font shall be Times New Roman with a font size of 12. Pages shall have a one-inch margin, single line spacing set at one (1) with spacing before and after paragraphs set at zero (0) and left aligned paragraphs. Type font size for foldouts or other pages may not be smaller than size 12. For text embedded in graphic portions of the proposal, the type font size may be any readable font type and size. Text located outside graphic portions of a sheet shall be Times New Roman with a font size of 12. A page is defined as a typed page of the proposal document, i.e. one (1) sheet of paper with typing on one side. Pages may have typing on two (2) sides, but for the purposes of the page count limitation, each side with content will be counted as one page. Foldouts shall fold from left to right (sideways), shall not exceed 11” by 17” and shall count as two (2) pages. Foldouts may be used for diagrams, charts, or graphic material only that could not be depicted otherwise on standard 8-1/2” by 11” paper.

L.3.2.5 Cover Pages, Title Pages, Table of Contents, Executive Summaries, Lists of Illustrations, Lists of Tables, Tab Pages, Appendices, Glossaries, and Indices will not be included in the total page count. Pages excluded from the page count must contain only material pertinent to the page heading or be blank and marked “Intentionally Left Blank”. Index pages and Tabs are required and shall be cross-referenced to the Table of Contents. Every page, except those marked as blank, shall be numbered. The numbering system shall uniquely identify each page throughout the proposal (i.e. each page number in each volume or appendix shall only be used once). If the proposal exceeds the page limit identified, the Government will remove all pages exceeding the specified page count from the back of the proposal prior to the evaluation. These pages will not be removed from the index or appendices provided at the back of the proposal.

L.3.2.6 The first page of each proposal volume shall be in accordance with FAR 52.215-1, paragraph (c) (2). If the Offeror wishes to restrict the disclosure or use of its proposal, use the legend permitted by FAR 52.215-1(e). The first page of each proposal volume shall also contain the Volume Number, Volume Title, Security Classification of the Volume (Unclassified), and Serial/Copy Number. A table of contents shall be provided after the title page listing the sections, subsections, and page numbers. Each volume of the Offeror’s proposal shall contain a glossary of all abbreviations and acronyms used, with an explanation for each.

L.3.2.7 The Offeror shall label each electronic copy of Volumes I & II submissions as follows:

N00024-20--R-2425 Volume # Offeror Company Name, City, State Offeror POC Offeror POC Phone #

L.3.2.8 The Government will make extensive use of electronic copies. If there are any discrepancies between the proposal volume hardcopies and the copies of the proposal volume disks, the original electronic volume disks will govern. Disks shall be CD-ROM formatted and all documents, spreadsheets, databases, or other data submitted must be compatible with Microsoft Office 2010; or Adobe Acrobat 9.0.

L.3.2.9 In the event that any portion of the proposal is written by anyone who is not a bona fide employee of the company submitting the proposal, a certificate to this effect shall be furnished which must be signed by an authorized official of the Offeror and shall indicate the person’s name, employment capacity, company name, relationship of that company to the Offeror, and which portion of the proposal was written by that person. Said certificate shall be provided in, Volume II - Solicitation Package, immediately behind the required cover letter.

L.3.3. SPECIAL PROPOSAL RECEIPT REQUIREMENTS

L.3.3.1 The Offeror is responsible for the condition of its delivered proposal. Binders and their contents that are broken apart or received in a disorderly fashion will be reassembled by the Government in a manner with expeditiousness as the rule. The Government is not responsible for proper reassembly of these binders. Thus binders might not be reassembled as originally sent.

L.3.3.2 Telegraphic offers, facsimile offers, or offers submitted by electronic commerce will not be considered.

Furthermore, telegraphic, facsimile, or electronic commerce modifications of offers, or withdrawals of offers, will not be considered.

L.3.3.3 The preferred method of response is by overnight delivery service, such as FedEx and UPS. Do not use U.S.

Mail.

L.3.3.4 Naval Sea Systems Command Headquarters (NAVSEA HQ) is located at the Washington Navy Yard (WNY) where access is strictly limited in accordance with Naval District Washington (NDW) security regulations. In the event the Offeror prefers to hand carry the proposal, the Offeror shall ensure adequate time has been allowed to accommodate the additional security procedures. Detention at a WNY gate or failure to adhere to the procedures provided herein will not be considered an exception to timely proposal delivery as addressed in FAR 52.215-1, Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisitions.

L.3.3.5 Offerors hand carrying proposals shall email Mr. Edgar Sheppard Jr. at edgar.sheppard@navy.mil at least 48 hours prior to arriving at the WNY to make arrangements. Offerors with proper credentials (e.g. Common Access Card (CAC)) can enter the WNY via the Isaac Hull Gate off M Street SE. Other Offerors must go to the O Street Gate to obtain a pass from the WNY Pass Office. Vehicles entering WNY are subject to random searches. Packages should not be sealed as they are subject to inspection. The Contracting Officer will receive the proposal and provide the Offeror a receipt with the time and date of delivery.

L.3.3.6 Timeliness of receipt of proposals will be determined based on the time of receipt at the NAVSEA HQ in the Washington Navy Yard (See FAR 52.215-1).

L.3.3.7 All copies of all proposal volumes (including electronic copies) shall be submitted at or before the time specified in Block 9 of the SF 33 to the following address:

Commander ATTN: SEA 02242S (Edgar A. Sheppard Jr.) 5W1017

NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND

1333 ISAAC HULL AVENUE SE STOP 2020

WASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC 20376-2020

All offers shall be marked as follows:

RFP N00024-20-R-2425

PROPOSAL

DO NOT OPEN IN MAIL ROOM

L.3.4 CONTENTS OF THE OFFER

L.3.4.1 NO PRICING INFORMATION IS TO BE INCLUDED IN EITHER VOLUME I or VOLUME II.

L.3.4.2 The proposal (two volumes) shall be accompanied by a cover letter (letter of transmittal) prepared on the company’s letterhead stationery. The cover letter (letter of transmittal) shall identify all enclosures being transmitted and shall be used only to transmit the proposal and shall include no other information. Cover letters (letters of transmittal) are not considered part of the proposal, and will not be evaluated. NO PRICING

INFORMATION SHALL BE CONTAINED IN THE COVER LETTER.

L.3.4.3 In the event that any portion of the proposal is written by anyone who is not a bona fide employee of the company submitting the proposal, a certificate to this effect shall be furnished which must be signed by an authorized official of the Offeror and shall indicate the person’s name, employment capacity, company name, relationship of that company to the Offeror, and which portion of the proposal was written by that person. Said certificate shall be provided in, Volume II - Solicitation Package, immediately behind the required cover letter.

L.3.4.4 Offerors are required to submit a proposal which is sufficiently detailed and complete to fully demonstrate understanding of, and compliance with, all of the requirements of the solicitation and shall contain only material directly related to this solicitation. If an Offeror fails to comply with the formatting and content requirements of this solicitation, the Offeror’s proposal may be downgraded for failure to follow instructions.

L.3.4.5 General statements such as “the Offeror understands”, “the Offeror can or will comply with the requirements”, “standard procedures will be used”, “well-known techniques will be used”, or similar statements which merely paraphrase the solicitation in whole or in part will not constitute compliance with the requirements for proposal content. Data previously submitted, or presumed to be known (e.g., data or services previously submitted or performed for the Government), cannot be considered as part of the proposal unless physically incorporated into the proposal. Failure to conform to all requirements of this solicitation may form the basis for rejection of the proposal.

L.3.4.6 A legible, neat, orderly and comprehensive proposal is required. Elaborate brochures or artwork, expensive paper or bindings, or expensive visual or presentation aids beyond those sufficient to present a complete and comprehensive proposal are unnecessary. Unnecessarily elaborate brochures or other presentations beyond those sufficient to present a complete effective response to this solicitation are not desired and may be construed as an indication of the Offeror’s lack of conscientiousness. Offerors shall follow the general rule that quality of information is significantly more important than quantity.

L.3.4.7 The Offeror shall provide the following in their proposal in order to be eligible for award:

Cover Letter (Volume I only) , Non-Employee Proposal Preparation Certification (if applicable) (Volume II only)

Table of Contents (Volume I and Volume II) and Glossary (Volume I and Volume II).

Standard Form 33, “Solicitation, Offer, and Award,” with blocks 12 through 18 completed by the Offeror and any subsequent Amendment acknowledgment. The Offeror shall provide a continuation sheet to Standard Form 33 if there is not sufficient room in Block 14. (Volume II only).

Solicitation. Sections B through J. Offerors must fill in all areas of the solicitation listed as Offeror fill-in’s. (Volume II only).

Section K, “Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors,” completed by the Offeror.

Items which are not applicable should be marked “N/A.” (Volume II only).

Small Business Subcontracting Plan. The Offeror’s attention is directed to Section I clauses FAR 52.219-9 and DFARS 252.219-7003 entitled “Small Business Subcontracting Plan” and FAR 52.219-16 entitled “Liquidated Damages –Subcontracting Plan”. As prescribed in FAR 19.708, Offerors other than small business concerns shall submit a subcontracting plan and that plan, once approved shall be made part of any contract resulting from this solicitation. The plan shall include the Congressionally mandated five percent (5%) goal for small disadvantaged business concerns or a detailed explanation as to why the goal cannot be included in the plan.

Written Technical and Solicitation Package Volumes (including Appendices). Offerors shall submit their hard copies and electronic copies of their written proposal. Offerors shall submit the past performance information in the format specified. Offerors should note the requirement to distribute questionnaires and notify the contracting office of past performance references prior to the closing date of this solicitation.

L.3.5. PROPOSAL CONTENT REQUIREMENTS

L.3.5.1 The proposal shall address the following factors:

Volume 1 Technical Proposal

FACTOR I – Technical Capabilities

Chapter 1 Should Cost Methodologies

Chapter 2 Total Ownership Cost Methodologies

Chapter 3 Leveraging Commercial Best Practices

FACTOR II – Past Performance

Chapter 4 Past Performance

Volume II Solicitation Package (Only evaluated for completeness)

L.3.5.2 VOLUME I – TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

L.3.5.2.1 The Technical Proposal, consisting of Factors I, and II, shall be detailed, specific and complete as to enable Government personnel to thoroughly evaluate the proposal and to reach a determination that (1) the Offeror understands the scope of work required by the solicitation, and (2) the Offeror is capable of performing the work required by the solicitation and, (3) the Offeror is capable of providing the required data items in accordance with the requirements of the solicitation. The Offeror’s proposal must demonstrate that it will meet each of the requirements of the solicitation.

L.3.5.2.2 As stated in the Statement of Work, given budgetary and regulatory constraints of Department of Defense procurements, the Navy is seeking novel solutions to the procurement of the Navy’s major weapons systems by utilizing Commercial Best Practices, other transformative and innovative procurement approaches from other Federal and State Agencies, as well as in-depth knowledge of industries both private and public associated with Navy major weapons systems that can be adapted and implemented into future Navy contracts.

L.3.5.2.3 This Statement of Work outlines the services that may be ordered under this agreement, with the end-goal of incorporating those novel and transformative approaches into major weapon system procurements. Specific requirements, deliverables, and period of performance will be established under each order.

L.3.5.2.4 The Offeror shall structure the Technical Proposal, to address the content requirements specified below in the following format, with attachments, if any, appended to the end of the relevant section:

Cover Letter, Title Page, Table of Contents, Glossary, Executive Summary

FACTOR I – Technical Capabilities

CHAPTER 1 – Should Cost Methodologies

CHAPTER 2 – Total Ownership Cost Methodologies

CHAPTER 3 – Leveraging Commercial Best Practices

FACTOR II – Past Performance

CHAPTER 4 – Past Performance

L.3.5.2.4.1 Note that evaluations will be conducted at the Factor level. The Factors are broken down into Chapters to assist Offerors in organizing responses to all required topics.

L.3.5.2.5 For purposes of the Technical Proposal:

L.3.5.2.6 The proposal shall include an Executive Summary of no more than five (5) pages that shall provide a brief overview of the Technical Proposal being submitted and a statement that the proposal addresses the requirements of the solicitation. The Executive Summary will not be evaluated but will be used to provide the Government personnel with a basic understanding of the Offeror’s Technical Proposal inclusive of Factor I, consisting of Technical Capabilities, and Factor II Past Performance.

L.3.5.2.7 CHAPTER 1 – Should Cost Methodologies

L.3.5.2.7.1 The Offeror shall provide a detailed narrative demonstrating their capabilities and methodologies in cost analysis related to potential tasking areas outlined in Attachment J-1 to the solicitation.

L3.5.2.8 CHAPTER 2 – Total Ownership Cost Methodologies

L3.5.2.8.1 The Offeror shall provide a detailed narrative demonstrating their capabilities and methodologies in total ownership cost modeling related to potential tasking areas outlined in Attachment J-1 to the solicitation.

L3.5.2.9 CHAPTER 3 – Leveraging Commercial Best Practices

L3.5.2.9.1 The Offeror shall provide a detailed narrative on how Offeror leverages commercial best practices and in-depth knowledge of industries, both in the commercial and defense sector, and industry best practices in manufacturing operations and supply chain management, associated with Navy major weapons systems to inform cost analysis, total ownership cost modeling for incorporation into Government procurement analysis related to potential tasking areas outlined in Attachment J-1 to the solicitation.

L.3.5.2.10 CHAPTER 4 – Factor II Past Performance

L.3.5.2.10.1 The Offeror shall provide a description of past performance experience for themselves and, if applicable, Offeror’s subcontractor(s) over the past three (3) calendar years from the date of the solicitation release on no more than 10 contracts/subcontracts. A contract is relevant past performance if it is: (1) any contract/project of essentially the same scope and magnitude of the effort and complexities of this solicitation; and

(2) any contract/project of similar scope and magnitude of effort and complexities of this solicitation. A contract is not relevant past performance if it is: (1) any contract/project involving some of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities of this solicitation; and (2) all other contracts/projects involving little or none of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities of this solicitation. It is incumbent upon the Offeror to explain the relevance of the data provided. The Government shall make the determination as to the relevance of an Offeror’s past performance.

L.3.5.2.10.2 For each Offeror’s contract/project and for each subcontractor’s contract/project, the Offeror shall provide, at a minimum:

a. Contract number, type, and brief description of the scope of work (differentiate efforts performed by the Offeror and those performed by subcontractors). The description shall address, as appropriate experience in Navy system level Cost Analysis with Total Ownership Cost modeling. If applicable, include a discussion of the data items and documentation delivered under these contracts/projects. To the extent necessary, discuss the relationship between the work performed under these contracts/projects and this solicitation to demonstrate relevance.

b. Purchasing Office (Government agency or commercial firm).

c. Cognizant Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO), or Purchasing Agent, Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO), Technical Representative, Buyer, phone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses.

d. Offeror’s; Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code number, and Dunn & Bradstreet (DUNS) number.

e. The required original delivery schedule, actual delivery date, and explanation for any change from the original delivery schedule.

f. The price or value of the contracts/projects. For other than Firm Fixed Price contracts/projects: (1) for completed contracts/projects provide the actual experienced cost plus fee; and (2) for contracts/projects in progress provide the estimated cost plus fee at completion.

g. For each Government contract and commercial contract cited above which did not and/or does not meet the original contract requirements with respect to either cost, schedule, or technical performance, briefly explain reasons for such occurrences and describe the corrective action taken, if any.

L.3.5.2.10.3 For at least three (3) contracts listed above, provide copies of the Past Performance Questionnaire(s) to each reference the Offeror and its subcontractor(s) elect to use to demonstrate acceptability and quality of the work performed (Technical Proposal Chapter 4). This questionnaire is provided in Section L, Addendum L-2 of this solicitation. If several contracts are with the same Government activity or company, references from no more than two (2) different contracts from the same Government activity or company may be used. However, the Government reserves the right to contact any person or entity regarding the Offeror’s past performance, whether or not listed in the proposal as a reference or point of contact, and whether or not a questionnaire was received from that person or entity.

L.3.5.2.10.4 It is the Offeror's responsibility to ensure that the completed questionnaires are provided to the Contracting Officer on or before the required proposal due date.